Samoan general election, 1982

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General elections were held in Samoa on 27 February 1982. Voting was restricted to Matai and citizens of European origin ("individual voters"), with the Matai electing 45 MPs and Europeans two.^[1] The result was a victory for the Human Rights Protection Party, which won 24 seats. Its leader, Va'ai Kolone, was appointed Prime Minister.

Results

Party	Votes	%	Seats	+/-
Human Rights Protection Party	3,482	29.3	24	+1
Tupuola Efi Supporting Group	2,186	18.4	23	-1
Independents	6,193	52.3	0	0
Invalid/blank votes	75	-	-	-
Total	11,926	100	47	0
Source: Nohlen et al.

References

↑ Nohlen, D, Grotz, F & Hartmann, C (2001) Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume II, p782 ISBN 0-19-924959-8

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